Georgia investigators have recently released body camera footage from an encounter last year with the teenager accused in the deadly school shooting last week. The video depicts sheriff's deputies conversing with Colt Gray and his father following concerning online posts that were reported. Additionally, the suspect's mother has spoken out about a call she made to the school on the morning of the shooting, where a counselor mentioned receiving alarming emails from one of Colt's teachers regarding school shooting references.
Back in 2023, neighboring Jackson County authorities visited the Gray household after an FBI tip led them to the location based on an IP address trace. In the footage, Colt's father mentions his son being bullied at school and using hunting as a bonding activity. He expressed willingness to remove guns if the allegations were true.
The video captures a conversation where Colt denies making any school shooting remarks and mentions his past use of Discord. The connection between Jackson County and Barrow County remains unclear, raising questions about communication between the two jurisdictions.
Barrow County schools have resumed classes, except for the school where the shooting occurred. Parents are grappling with the aftermath, with one father sharing his daughter's survival story but highlighting the physical and emotional toll of the injuries sustained.
The community continues to mourn the tragic event, with many pondering what preventive measures could have been taken. The father's account of his daughter's close call serves as a poignant reminder of the near-tragic outcome and the challenging recovery journey ahead.
